Got Armor?

Understanding is Half the Battle

There is so much information on the web these days that sifting through it seems a daunting task. So here are a few great pieces to help understand depression symptoms and possible drug addictions that go along with it.


Overcoming a Major Depressive Disorder

'...A major depressive disorder is a psychologically crippling disease. By the same token, major depressive disorder treatment must promote psychological renewal. The most effective major depressive disorder recovery program is invariably one which will help clients learn to feel good about themselves again. In the end, there's no other way to ensure the long-term success of the healing process...(more)'

This piece talks about schizophrenia and general facts about the symptoms of depression.



The Difference with Holistic Addiction Recovery

'...It's no secret that addiction can tear families apart. What might not be so obvious, though, is that addiction recovery has to entail familial healing. The most effective addiction recovery center is that one that brings an addict's family members together for group counseling and therapy sessions. In the end, there's no better way to ensure the best possible outcome for everyone involved....(more)

This one discusses the unique addiction treatment from a unique addiction treatment facility like Sunset Malibu.



What It Takes To Make A Detox Program Truly Successful

'...Drug addiction is both a physical and psychological disease. Drug addiction detox, in turn, must entail both physical and psychological healing. The best detox centers are those which meet all the needs of their clients, with everything from detox to emotional counseling programs. In the end, there's no better way to build a foundation for lasting sobriety....(more)'

This article touches on topics like drug addiction detox and heroin detox.

Family Intervention

A family intervention is needed when a family member’s abuse of alcohol or drugs has placed him or her in a position where such abuse can no longer be tolerated or there is an immediate concern for the person’s life. Many people have experienced this and have not known where to turn for help. That is why we are here. We can help you stage an effective family intervention. If you have come to this web page with questions, then you have come to the right place. All it takes is to make the call at 1-800-332-9202.

Sunset Malibu is a world-class private drug rehab center located on a scenic two-acre estate in the hills of Malibu California. We offer not only family intervention services, but we also provide individualized drug and alcohol treatment, a sober living environment, and effective and painless detox treatment. If you are a family member of a loved one who is an addict that needs help, please call us today at 1-800-332-9202 and help you get your loved one on the path to sobriety.

We know what you are going through. Many of the staff here at Sunset Malibu have either been where you are or are the ones for whom a family intervention was conducted. Because we know and care, you can be assured that we will guide you in the best way possible to have a successful family intervention. The question you should ask yourself is “If not now, when?” Do you really want to go another day suffering through the same problems and dealing with the same consequences? Don’t wait.(~Sunset Malibu)

Living With Depression, Axiety and Drug Addiction No More

Fantastic reads about drug rehab and the people behind them!

What to Look For:

'...Addiction recovery doesn't happen overnight. On the contrary, drug abuse is a resilient disease, and a drug treatment program can only succeed if it's driven by sustained effort. The most effective drug treatment center is the one that ensures the long-term health of its clients, with everything from sober living programs to independent 12-Step support networks. In the end, any inferior standard of care is doomed to fail...(more)'

This piece talks about finding a drug treatment program and what to look for in drug treatment



The Right Depression Medication Recovery

'...A lot of people turn to different depression medication regimens in order to help them with their depression symptoms. There is nothing wrong with doing this, but if you want to get the most success out of it then you really need to know what you are doing from the start.

It also gives you a barometer against which you can measure all of the answers that the patient is giving. Experience is therefore very important to the depression medication issue. Our people have experience, which is also why they are so good at what they do...(more)'

This article goes on about mental depression and depression recovery



The Best Methods to Treat Anxiety

'...Anxiety disorders are psychologically crippling diseases. By the same token, treatment for anxiety attacks must promote psychological renewal. The most effective treatment program for anxiety attacks is invariably one which will help clients learn to feel good about themselves again. In the end, there's no other way to ensure the long-term success of the healing process...(more)'

This one is about anxiety depression and anxiety disorders



Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression or have an addiction- these pieces give you much food for thought to better your mind, body and spirit to the fullness of a healthy future.

Feel Healthy Again

'If you have an eating disorder, seek out treatment simply
because you want to be able to eat on a normal schedule
again. Seek out treatment because you want to feel healthy
again, and want to make sure that you are doing everything
you can for your body.

This can lead to the worsening of the eating disorder, which
can lead to major issues. There are multiple serious issues
that many ignore, simply because they have yet to deal with
them, or the person that they know is not dealing with them.

This is where eating disorder
treatment comes in. A facility like Sunset Malibu aims
to help those who are having eating disorders, and aims to
help them in an individual way. Each situation is going to
be unique and different; the only way to make sure that
everyone has the best chance of being successful is to
tailor the treatment to them...(more)'

Cutting-edge Care Through Every Phase of the Healing Process

'...The drug rehab industry is constantly evolving. What is conventional wisdom today may well be obsolete information tomorrow, which makes it especially important that drug rehab facilities keep pace with the progress of modern clinical advancements. In the end, the best drug rehab programs are invariably the ones designed according to the most up-to-date standards and practices.

It's those fundamental truths, in turn, from which Sunset Malibu develops its treatment philosophy and methodology.

Sunset Malibu is hailed both for the skills of its caregivers and the elegance of its accommodations. For years, Sunset has been the preferred destination of upscale patients seeking world-class treatment in a world-class environment. As Sunset enacts its new initiative, the center's administrators hope to make the Sunset Malibu experience even more valuable for clients and their families...(more)'

Dealing With OCD

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'...An obsessive compulsive disorder is a psychologically crippling disease. By the same token, obsessive compulsive disorder treatment must promote psychological renewal. The most effective obsessive compulsive disorder recovery program is invariably one which will help clients learn to feel good about themselves again. In the end, there's no other way to ensure the long-term success of the healing process.

Those considerations, in turn, comprise the core of Sunset Malibu's treatment philosophy.

With its world-class caregivers and elegant accommodations, Sunset Malibu is an unparalleled recovery destination. The obsessive compulsive disorder center has always catered to upscale clients from every corner of the globe. Now Sunset is renewing its commitment to its core values, with the goal of delivering life-changing care to individuals who seek it. At Sunset Malibu, the client always comes first...'' (Sunset Malibu)